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News Focus Home Interactive Has Rebranded As Focus Entertainment
They've shifted focus
Following Focus Home Interactive's acquisition of Deck13 Interactive, StreumOn Studio, Dotemu and its label The Arcade Crew, the company has decided to rebrand to Focus Entertainment. In a statement from the company today, it was revealed the decision was to "integrate talents and studios with singular visions in strong and...
Random Xbox Owner Shares Hilarious Setup To Combat Their Overheating Console
There's probably better ways than this
We've all come up with unusual contraptions to fix household issues, but this one Reddit user who worked to fix their overheating Xbox One is perhaps one of the most elaborate we've seen. Having had a faulty Apple Mac laptop that needed to be propped up against a fan at a 45-degree angle, we feel Reddit user...
News THQ Nordic Shares A Sneak Peek At Kingdoms of Amalur's Fatesworn Expansion
Finally!
Kingdoms of Amalur, a cult-classic RPG from the Xbox 360 era, received a remaster for Xbox One last year with the promise of a new expansion. Almost a year later, THQ Nordic has broken the silence on the anticipated DLC, providing a first-look along with confirmation the development is wrapping up production. The DLC, known as Fatesworn,...
Review Sonic Colors: Ultimate - A Rollercoaster Thrill Ride
Faster than fast, quicker than quick
Sonic has had a tremendously troubled past. Outside of Sonic Mania, the series has hit a lull for several years now with lacklustre titles such as Sonic Forces and Sonic Lost World - the poor hedgehog can't catch a break. However, back in 2010, Nintendo Wii owners were treated to a 3D iteration which seemed to...
Random No Joke, One Best Man Gave A Halo Themed Wedding Speech
Hail to the King
We see a lot of strange and wonderful aspects of games incorporated into the real world, but this Halo themed best man speech at a wedding has got to be one of the best so far. As shared on Reddit, the speech incorporates a Halo multiplayer match as an analogy for the couple's relationship. The husband, Chuck, is described as being...
Feature These Games Are Coming To Xbox This Week (September 7-10)
Prepare for a "first-class JRPG experience"
It's time for another weekly Xbox new releases roundup, and we've got some major titles on the way this week including Life is Strange: True Colors, NBA 2K22, Tales of Ar
News Assassin's Creed Valhalla Is Getting A Nightmare Difficulty Mode This Week
Along with other new features
We're closing in on Assassin's Creed Valhalla's first year and the game is still receiving an abundance of updates. A large amount has been a variety of bug fixes, but amongst the array of patches, various quality of life improvements have surfaced in the game. The latest is scheduled to arrive on September 7 and will...
News Stardew Valley Creator Sceptical About Future Updates, Focused On Next Game
"Right now I am focused on my next game"
Stardew Valley is expected to hit Xbox Game Pass later this year, and it seems the version we receive may be the final product. The game's developer Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has recently commented on how he's unsure whether any more updates will come to the game, as the primary focus right now is on their...
News Industry Insider Shares Battlefield 2042's Alleged Beta Dates
Just a few short weeks away
Can you believe we're just a few weeks away from Battlefield 2042? It only seems like yesterday leaks for the initial trailer were slipping through the cracks left, right and centre. Fast forward to today and we're all now eagerly anticipating the release of the open beta, which one known industry insider has claimed to...
News Xbox Says ‘Gatekeeping And Elitism’ Have No Place In Gaming
"Be proud of your achievements and celebrate success"
If there’s one thing Xbox has gotten right in recent years, it’s ensuring that gaming is for everyone. From Smart Delivery to a wide variety of titles on Xbox Game Pass, the company works hard to ensure everyone is included. So it’s no surprise they’ve said “gatekeeping and elitism”...
News Myst Is Bringing Back Its Classic 90s FMVs To Xbox Game Pass
Nostalgia bomb!
Myst joined Xbox Game Pass last month, and despite being originally released in the 90s, the Xbox version has been completely reworked for a modern audience. That being said, some fans have held onto the past and requested the classic 90s in-game videos to be restored, and developer Cyan Worlds has listened. Coming soon to Myst is...
News Sensible Soccer's Spiritual Successor Kicks Off On Xbox In 2022
Thanks to a new publishing deal
If you're a football / soccer fan, there's a very good chance you've heard of Sensible Soccer, an extremely popular top-down sports game in the 90s, and its spiritual successor is set to arrive on Xbox in 2022 in the form of Sociable Soccer. It comes from the lead designer of the old Sensible Soccer series (Jon...
News 343 Industries Reveals The 'Key Feedback' From Halo Infinite's Technical Preview
Settle in, it's a lot
Halo Infinite's first Technical Preview seems like it was only yesterday, but it's been a fair few weeks since we were blasting spartans apart. For the test, players were only paired against bots - aside from a brief PvP window - and after weeks of feedback, the team at 343 Industries has finally digested all the information...
News Microsoft Flight Simulator's Top Gun Expansion Has Been Delayed
Paramount is now releasing Maverick in 2022
Apart from the recently announced online racing expansion, Microsoft Flight Simulator also has a Top Gun expansion on the way. If you were looking forward to its arrival later this year, we're sorry to say it's now been delayed. It was planned to coincide with the release of the new movie Top Gun:...
News Alan Wake Remastered Looks Set To Arrive This October For Xbox
With the official reveal (reportedly) next week
A remaster for the Xbox 360 classic Alan Wake appeared on the Epic Games Store a couple of months ago, and now it's been all but confirmed that Alan Wake Remastered is heading to Xbox (and PlayStation) this October. An October 5th listing has popped up for the game on Rakuten Taiwan, and Niko Partners...
News Turbo Overkill Is A 'Blade Runner Meets DOOM' FPS Coming To Xbox In 2022
Consider us sold
Developer Trigger Happy Interactive has announced Turbo Overkill, a "savage first-person shooter" coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S in 2022. It's described as being a Blade Runner meets DOOM hellscape, where you play as Johnny Turbo, a "half-metal, half-human and half-crazy" hero, who has "hidden arm rockets and a...
News Global Chip Shortage Could Last Until 2023, Says Japanese Tech Giant
It's not good news for console makers or fans
Since the global pandemic began, there have been ongoing supply shortages in the tech industry. On the video game front, companies like Microsoft have struggled to keep up with customer demand and scalpers haven't helped, either. Even after last year's launch, the Xbox Series X is still hard to get hold...
News Hyperkin Is Bringing Back The Original Xbox Duke Controller
To celebrate Xbox's 20th anniversary
You might remember that the classic original Xbox "Duke" controller was brought back for Xbox One in 2018, and now Hyperkin is reinventing it once again, with the Xbox 20th Anniversary Edition set to arrive in Q4 2021. Details are thin on the ground right now, but we know that it'll be compatible with Xbox One,...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (September 4-5)
Bit of Final Fantasy, anyone?
Welcome to the weekend! As usual, there's plenty to check out on Xbox this weekend, including a fresh batch of Xbox Game Pass additions, a wide array of Xbox sales and the free-to-play release of popular racer Asphalt 9: Legends! Here's what we’re jumping into over the next few days: Fraser Gilbert, News Editor:...
Poll What's Your Most Anticipated Xbox Game For The Rest Of The Year?
It's a busy time
Now that we've reached September, we're approaching a busy few months in the world of Xbox. While the initial Xbox Series X|S launch wasn't perhaps as explosive as we may have hoped in terms of new titles, these next few months are certainly making up for it, with heavy-hitting first-party titles on the way such as Forza Horizon 5...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Sonic Colors: Ultimate
The high-speed adventure of a lifetime?
You might have noticed that we haven't talked a lot about next week's release of Sonic Colors: Ultimate in recent days, and that's because as far as we know, all of the review copies were for the PS4 version of the game. Nevertheless, we thought we'd take a look at what various outlets have been saying about...
News 505 Games 'Learnt A Lot' From Control's Messy Xbox Series X|S Upgrade
"We did our best to satisfy consumers"
When news of Control's next-gen upgrade arrived last year, it was confirmed not to be leveraging Smart Delivery. Instead, players were forced to purchase the game again if they wanted to play on Xbox Series X|S. It was a controversial move, and one publisher 505 Games has now acknowledged it could have handled...
Random Rare Has A Sea Of Thieves Xbox Controller Table And We Want One
This is booty we want
Game developers always seem to have a lot of cool stuff in their offices. Whether it's life-size statues of their mascots or their classic games displayed for all to see, we're incredibly jealous of the environments they get to work in. Feeding that jealousy even further is this new Sea of Thieves table at Rare's headquarters,...
Video Here's A Look At The Final 'xScreen' Design For Xbox Series S
Pre-orders now available
Back in June, a company known as UPspec Gaming opened a Kickstarter campaign which saw the Xbox Series S turned into a portable playing machine via a foldable monitor called xScreen. Not only was the Kickstarter goal smashed out of the park, but now the team has released an exciting update for the unique device. Upspec...
News Halo's MCC Adds New 'Mythic' Armour Sets To Season 8, And Not Everyone Is Happy
Haters told to "toggle it off"
343 Industries has greatly improved Halo: The Master Chief Collection since its initial release on the Xbox One. It's now many years into the game's ongoing development cycle, and to enhance the experience even more, the team has been updating the multiplayer component with some additional extras. Following on from a...
News Splitgate Devs: 'Don't Hold Your Breath' For A Battle Royale Mode
But never say never
Splitgate is continuing to be a worldwide phenomenon. It even secured a spot during Gamescom Opening Night Live when Season Zero of the game was announced and subsequently launched. With such success, it's obviously gaining a wide pool of players, some of which are requesting a battle royale mode be added in the future. For now...
Deals 20+ Games Included In The 505 15th Anniversary Xbox Sale
Discounts for Control, Ghostrunner & more
It's time for another Xbox sale! 505 Games is hosting a special 15th Anniversary sale over the next week, featuring discounts for the likes of Control Ultimate Edition, Ghostrunner and Assetto Corsa Competizione. Below, we've highlighted all of the standalone games in the sale, but be aware that there are...
News Surgeon Simulator 2 Suffers A Rough Launch Day On Xbox Game Pass
Get well soon
Surgeon Simulator 2 launched into Xbox Game Pass yesterday (September 2nd), and while many have been eager to jump into some medical mayhem with friends, it's unfortunately been plagued with a fair few teething problems. Yesterday saw a huge influx of players diving into the game which caused some strain. Long load times were present...
News Xbox Owners Are Falling Over Themselves With Praise For Psychonauts 2
"This has to be one of the best games I've ever played"
Psychonauts 2 launched last week and has certainly made an impression. We even gifted the game a prestigious 10/10 score for its perfect balance of gameplay and approach to mental health. It seems Xbox fans from across the world are also really resonating with the game, at least judging by the...
News Crysis Remastered Trilogy Suits Up On Xbox This October
With extra enhancements on Xbox Series X|S
Get ready, as Crytek has announced the eagerly anticipated Crysis Remastered Trilogy will be arriving for Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S on October 15. Bundled with Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3, all three titles will have fully remastered campaigns (no multiplayer), while also being optimised...
News THQ Nordic To Reveal 'Six New Games' This Month, Including 'The Return Of Legendary Franchises'
Timesplitters, anyone?
THQ Nordic has announced a digital showcase on September 17 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST / 9pm CET. It's set to celebrate the company's 10th anniversary and will be bringing six new game reveals, including "the return of legendary franchises and sequels to beloved games". Along with the new titles, THQ Nordic has confirmed...
Mini Review Golf Club Wasteland - A Brilliant Birdie From The Rough
Yes, there is life on Mars
We were drawn to Golf Club: Wasteland from minute one. A golf game in which Earth is now a course for the ultra rich and the remains of civilization live on Mars? It's a great concept, and while the golf itself is nothing to write home about, it's the combination of everything else that makes Golf Club: Wasteland a...
News State Of Decay 2's Free Homecoming Update Arrives On Xbox Game Pass
"It's time to come home... to Trumbull Valley!"
Despite State of Decay 3 being in the works, Undead Labs has released another free expansion for State of Decay 2, adding a fifth map for all players - including Xbox Game Pass members. Titled Homecoming, the update allows players to visit Trumbull Valley, the map found in the first game. Set after...
News Xbox Fans Call Out 'Activision's Greed' Over Call Of Duty Digital Prices
How much!?
This week's Deals with Gold selection on Xbox has rubbed certain Xbox fans the wrong way, as several Call of Duty titles are still ludicrously priced - despite being discounted by up to 67% off over the next few days. Fans took to Reddit to express their distaste for the pricing, highlighting Call of Duty: Black Ops and C
Update: We've got a date!
Update: XSEED has finally announced the release date for Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town. A physical and digital edition will launch in Europe and Australia on October 15, with a North American launch coming on October 26. At participating retailers, you can receive a free Strawberry Cow Pocket Plush if you...
News Uh-Oh, Cyberpunk 2077 Could Be Delayed Past 2021 For Xbox Series X|S
The Witcher 3 may also miss its 2021 release window
Cyberpunk 2077 just can’t seem to catch a break and the latest news seems to suggest its planned Xbox Series X|S upgrade may not arrive this year after all. As transcribed by VGC, CD Projekt’s H1 2021 results call with shareholders shed some light on Cyberpunk 2077’s future on next-gen...
News Four More Games Are Now Available With Xbox Game Pass (September 2)
"Now we have a utopia for all of us"
It's Game Pass day! We've got four more games entering the service across console, PC and cloud today, including a couple of day one releases in the form of Craftopia (Game Preview) and Surgeon Simulator 2: Access All Areas. Here are the new games you can download with Xbox Game Pass today: Craftopia (Game...
News Konami's 'eFootball 2022' Launches For Free On Xbox This Month
PES has gone, eFootball has arrived
It was announced back in July that Konami was wrapping up the long-running Pro Evolution Soccer series in favour of a brand-new free-to-play experience called 'eFootball', and now we know it will launch for Xbox on September 30. eFootball will utilise a new engine compared to PES (Unreal Engine instead of the FOX...
News Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 Arrives On Xbox In 2022
More 2D action from Inti Creates is on the way!
Inti Creates has announced Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 during its panel at BitSummit 2021 for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and multiple other platforms. The game is a direct sequel to the original Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX and will be arriving on 27th January 2022 for US...
Video Marvel's Midnight Suns Gameplay Reveal Shows It's More Than Just An XCOM Clone
Fight alongside your favourite heroes
After the action-packed reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live, developer Firaxis has delivered a lengthy gameplay trailer for Marvel's Midnight Suns. While the XCOM DNA is clearly running through its veins, the gameplay demonstrates it's more than just a reskin of the formula. Instead, Marvel's Midnight Suns...
News Crown Trick Is Bringing Dungeon Crawling Action To Xbox Game Pass Next Week
Move over Hades
A new batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has been announced and one that's caught our fancy is Crown Trick, a turn-based roguelite with a colourful cartoon aesthetic. Developed by NExT Studios and published by Team 17, players will venture through a set of procedurally generated dungeons, planning their moves carefully as they attempt...
Roundup Here's What's Coming To Xbox In September 2021
It's a packed month with over 50 new releases!
Talk about a busy month ahead! There are well over 50 new releases heading to Xbox in September, including the likes of Sonic Colors: Ultimate, NBA 2K22, Tales of Arise and many more. We've also got loads of exciting Xbox Game Pass releases on the way, so there should be something for everyone over the...
News The New Aqua Shift Xbox Wireless Controller Is Now Available
"Get surreal with the Aqua Shift Special Edition"
The gorgeous Aqua Shift Xbox controller is now available, featuring rubberised grips for the first time in an official standard Xbox Wireless controller. The new controller retails for £59.99/$69.99 via the Microsoft Store and other select retailers. It sports a beautiful "colour-shifting blue...
PSA Baldo Is Littered With Bugs On Xbox, But A Hotfix Is On The Way
Glitches galore
Update: While the latest patch is still not live on Xbox as of yet, it appears to be available on PlayStation and PC, prompting the team to share exactly what it entails. A variety of major bugs have been rectified, but there's still work to be done. The next focus is said to be on certain resets in the game, minor glitches and work...
News Another Seven Games Will Leave Xbox Game Pass Soon (September 13-15)
Best dive in before they go
Microsoft has unveiled the next set of seven games that will be leaving Xbox Game Pass halfway into September, including the previously announced removals of Red Dead Online and Forza Motorsport 7, the latter of which is also being delisted from the Xbox Store entirely on September 15. Here's the full list of games...
News These Eight Games Are Coming To Xbox Game Pass (September 2-9)
The latest batch of titles
The latest batch of Xbox Game Pass titles has arrived! Microsoft has today unveiled another eight games coming to the service over the next week, including the previously revealed Surgeon Simulator 2 and The Artful Escape. Here's what's coming to Xbox Game Pass over the next few days: Date Game Platform September...
News Rise Of The Tomb Raider’s Xbox Exclusivity Was Reportedly 'Worth $100 Million'
Where can we get some of this dollar?
We all know Microsoft is no stranger to throwing around money. From colossus studio acquisitions to bringing quality games to Xbox Game Pass on day one, it’s clear they have a lot in the bank. So it’s not utterly shocking that Rise of the Tomb Raider’s timed exclusivity was allegedly worth $100 million...
News Xbox Teases 'Exclusive News' For The Tokyo Game Show 2021
Update: "No major reveals or announcements"
Update: In a strange turn, the listing for Xbox's presentation at the Tokyo Game Show has been altered. It no longer claims to be bringing "exclusive news and content to share". Instead, it simply reads: "JUMP IN and join Xbox as we bring the joy and community of our gaming ecosystem to the world." Xbox's...
Guide How To Claim 2000 Bonus Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox In September
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. September 2021's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Free-To-Play Racer Asphalt 9: Legends Is Now Available On Xbox
"Tear up the Asphalt in the ultimate console racing experience"
If you've heard of Asphalt 9: Legends before, it's probably because it's generally considered one of the best free games on Nintendo Switch, and now it's officially made the jump to Xbox One, Series X and Series S. It also comes with some pretty cool features for Xbox owners, with...
